Tesla App 4.23.5 Release Notes

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July 26, 2023

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Tesla Electric

Tesla Tesla Electric feature in update 4.23.5
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Tesla Electric is now featured in the Schedule section of the app. Tapping on the module will display more information about Tesla Electric, such as unlimited charging during 10pm - 6am for $25/month. You can check if you're eligible for Tesla Electric by adding your service address.

Note: Tesla Electric is currently available in parts of Texas.

Future Phone Key Improvements

Tesla Future Phone Key Improvements feature in update 4.23.5
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It looks like Tesla is looking to improve phone key functionality by adding support for Ultra-Wideband. Ultra-Wideband uses very low energy for short-range communication. It can use less energy than Bluetooth, while providing higher precision location tracking. This could improve Tesla's phone key functionality and reliability.

A phone will need to support Ultra-Wideband to see these potential improvements. However, phones have included support for a number of years now, ranging back to the iPhone 11 and Samsung Galaxy S21.

References to Ultra-Wideband and Bluetooth Low Energy were found in this latest update from Tesla and point at possible future improvements, according to findings by @Tesla_App_iOS.

Referral History

Tesla Referral History feature in update 4.23.5
Available Worldwide
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Your Tesla referral history is now available in its own tab. Tap the referral box on the top-right corner of the app then tap the History tab to view your referral history.

Previously you needed to tap the Earn tab and then tap History on the top right corner to view your history.

Third Party Services

Tesla Third Party Services feature in update 4.23.5
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Future Feature
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Future Feature
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A link to manage third party apps has been added to the Security and Privacy section of the app.

A link to Manage Third Party Apps has been available on the web for about a month now, but given that it has now been added to the app, Tesla may be close to enabling this feature. There is currently no way to add or remove a third party service.

By letting you magage third party apps, customers will have an official and more privacy concise way to let third party services access their vehicle data. These third-party services leverage the Tesla API to access yoru vehicle's data and should not be confused with the apps in your vehicle and the rumored Tesla App Store.

Minor Fixes

Tesla Minor Fixes feature in update 4.23.5
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Minor fixes and improvements.

Tesla App 4.23.2 Release Notes

Phone Key Description

Tesla Phone Key Description feature in update 4.23.2
Available Worldwide
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Tesla has updated the name and description of "Passive Authentication" in the app to "Phone Key." This feature lets you enable or disable the auto locking/unlocking and starting of the vehicle when your phone is near by.

The updated name better describes the feature that can be used by owners who live in a location where their phone may be close enough to their vehicle that may allow someone to unlock or start their car. This feature can also be used if you plan to keep your phone locked in your vehicle, but want to prevent it from being able to unlock or start your vehicle.

Updated Graphs & Vehicle Usage

Tesla Updated Graphs & Vehicle Usage feature in update 4.23.2
Available Worldwide
Solar
Solar

Through server-side changes Tesla has updated the Energy graphs for Tesla solar.

The y-axis used to remain constant at 28 kW, making it easier to compare usage across various components. However, it also caused some graphs to be harder to read since they could appear much smaller on the screen if the usage was much less than the maximum y-value.

With this remote change, Tesla has updated the y-axis to once again be based on the maximum value in the graph, leading to bigger, easier to read graphs.

Tesla now also shows your Tesla vehicle in the Energy flow section at the bottom of the Energy section. This will display the amount of energy consumed by your vehicle, regardless if the source of the energy was from solar, Powerwall or the grid.

Energy Graphs

Tesla Energy Graphs feature in update 4.23.2
Available Worldwide
Solar
Solar

Refreshed Energy Graphs for Solar and Powerwall

Editor's Note: The updated energy graphs in the Energy section are now easier to read and understand.

They also feature an Energy Flow table at the bottom that displays how energy has been imported and exported for each system component.

The buttons to display or hide each component's graph have been moved to the bottom in the Energy Flow section.

The Impact section of the app remains unchanged in this update, however, it may only be a matter of time before that section is updated as well.

Video: Brandon

Tesla App 4.23 Release Notes

Apple AirPlay

Tesla Apple AirPlay feature in update 4.23
Available Worldwide
Future Feature
Undocumented
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Future Feature
Undocumented

This update adds a reference to Apple's AirPlay technology that allows audio and video streaming from an Apple device to supported hardware such as a TV.

It appears Tesla is starting to implement AirPlay to allow higher quality streaming of audio and potentially video content to your vehicle according to findings from Tesla_App_iOS.

This isn't the first reference to AirPlay from Tesla. Last year Elon Musk said that he would discuss with Tesla engineers the possibility of added AirPlay support for better sound quality.

App Icon

Tesla App Icon feature in update 4.23
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The app icon has been updated with this release. The new logo (right) is now a lighter shade of red and features a smaller Tesla logo.

Wall Connector

Tesla Wall Connector feature in update 4.23
Wall Connector
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Wall Connector
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You can now change or update a Wall Connector's schedule to restrict charging to a specific time window directly through the Tesla app. You no longer need to connect to the Wall Connector directly to change the schedule or other Wall Connector options.

Reset Tesla Profile

Tesla Reset Tesla Profile feature in update 4.23
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
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The Reset Tesla Profile screen has received a UI update. It now also provides a description of what your Tesla Profile does.

You may want to reset your Tesla Profile if certain settings are not being saved or recalled correctly. Resetting your profile will not erase your preferences in your vehicle, but simply delete the version the remotely stored preferences.

Quick Links

Tesla Quick Links feature in update 4.23
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The Quick Links section in the Service and Roadside sections of the app have been updated. Additional links are now included that may be relevant for the service request or roadside assistance being requested.

Tesla includes links to support, their vehicle maintenance document, and video tutorials.

Minor Fixes

Tesla Minor Fixes feature in update 4.23
Available Worldwide
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Minor fixes and improvements.

Tesla App 4.22.8 Release Notes

Maintenance Document

Tesla Maintenance Document feature in update 4.22.8
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
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When creating a new request for Tesla service, Tesla now displays a link to their existing vehicle maintenance document under 'Quick Links'.

The document loads in the browser and includes information on the cabin filter, tire rotating, brake fluid and more.

Referral Program Update

Tesla Referral Program Update feature in update 4.22.8
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
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Tesla has updated its referral program with new incentives and rewards, as well as a referral limit.

When you open the app, Tesla will now highlight the new referral awards for the Model 3 and Model Y, which have increased to 10,000 credits for referrals. Buyers will now receive $500 off and 3 months of FSD.

Minor Fixes

Tesla Minor Fixes feature in update 4.22.8
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Minor fixes and improvements.

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Release Date

July 8, 2023